Finance Operations Manager
This is a senior operational finance role responsible for leading high-volume transactional finance processes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and Payroll interfaces. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring operational resilience, and supporting effective cash and working capital management across the organisation.
You will work closely with the Financial Controller, senior stakeholders, suppliers and NHS partners to ensure finance operations are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with governance standards. Key Responsibilities Lead operational finance processes including AP, AR, treasury and payroll Ensure robust financial controls, KPI monitoring and continuous process improvement Manage timely and compliant supplier payments in line with NHS standards Oversee invoicing, billing, credit control and debt escalation processes Support short-term cash flow forecasting and working capital management Monitor stock reconciliations, GRNI accounts, accruals and prepayments Prepare VAT calculations, returns and audit-ready documentation Manage payroll reconciliations and associated balance sheet controls Maintain clear operational procedures and strengthen team resilience Support year-end accounts preparation and statutory audits Provide leadership and development support to the transactional finance team About You We are looking for a proactive and technically strong finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving operational environment.
Essential Criteria CCAB qualified accountant Significant experience in a senior finance operations or transactional finance role Strong understanding of financial controls, systems and operational finance processes Experience managing high-volume finance environments Knowledge of VAT and statutory audit requirements Experience managing and developing finance staff Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel and financial systems capability Desirable NHS finance experience Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Knowledge of AP/AR automation and process improvement technologies Experience of working capital and cash flow management Project or operational management experience Why Join KFM?Purpose-led organisation supporting the NHS Collaborative and values-driven culture Opportunity to influence and improve finance operations Exposure to complex and commercially focused healthcare services Professional development opportunities If you are an experienced finance operations leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic NHS-linked organisation, we would love to hear from you!